Clinical reference
Mineral / Electrolyte · Parenteral iron preparation (ferric hydroxide-dextran complex) · Neonatology, Pediatrics, Hematology
Iron dextran is used for IV iron supplementation when oral iron is not tolerated, especially in patients on erythropoietin. Neonatal dose: 0.4–1 mg/kg (400–1000 mcg/kg) per day IV continuous infusion. May be added to parenteral nutrition; solution must contain amino acid final concentration of at least 2%. Test dose required; resuscitation equipment and t…